How to raise golden button

How to raise

Pot soil selection

It prefers sandy loam and forest soil with sufficient fertility and good permeability, avoids waterlogging and is drought-resistant. The soil preparation for golden buttons is relatively simple. Perlite is mixed with peat, vermiculite and cinders. The proportions are random, and air permeability is the main consideration.

Temperature and light requirements

Temperature: Golden Button prefers warm climate conditions with large temperature differences between day and night, and cannot tolerate cold. The winter overwintering temperature should not be lower than 10 degrees Celsius.

Light: Golden Button likes light, can tolerate strong sunlight, and can also tolerate partial shade, but its stems will grow slender if it is shaded for a long time.

Water and fertilizer management

Watering: Water is essential in summer. The soil in the pot should be kept moist and sprayed frequently to keep it moist. Water once every ten days in winter, and be careful not to spray water on the stem bark.

Fertilization: Before potting the golden button, add decomposed organic fertilizer to the nutrient soil. Fertilize once a month during the growing season. Do not fertilize during the winter and summer dormancy period.

Precautions

The dangers of insufficient light

The golden button can withstand strong sunlight, so there is no possibility of burning it from sunlight. If the plant is not exposed to sunlight, it will cause the plant to grow too tall and thin, and affect flowering. Golden buttons should be maintained in a sunny place.

Common pests and diseases

Common pests of golden button: red spider mites and whiteflies. Summer is the peak season for red spider mites and whiteflies. Everyone should pay attention to check for spider silk and white spots and deal with them in time.

Common diseases of golden button: spot disease.